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espresso

thumb|upright=1.2|A cup of espresso served in Ventimiglia, Italy thumb|An espresso being pulled from an E-61|E61-style [[espresso machine with a bottomless (naked) portafilter, 2014]] Espresso (, ) is a concentrated form of coffee produced by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Originating in Italy, espresso has become one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods worldwide. It is characterized by its small serving size, typically 25–30 ml, and its distinctive layers: a dark body topped with a lighter-colored foam called "crema".

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Espresso is a concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans, served in a small portion of about 25–30 ml and topped with a layer of foam called "crema." Originating in Italy, it has become one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods around the world.

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Nutritional value.name: Coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared
Nutritional value.kJ: 8.4
Nutritional value.carbs: 0.
Nutritional value.fat: 0.2
Nutritional value.protein: 0.1
Nutritional value.magnesium_mg: 80
Nutritional value.riboflavin_mg: 0.2
Nutritional value.niacin_mg: 5.2
Nutritional value.water: 97.8 g
Nutritional value.opt1n: Theobromine
Nutritional value.opt1v: 0 mg
Nutritional value.opt2n: Caffeine
Nutritional value.opt2v: 212 mg
Nutritional value.note: Link to Full USDA Nutrient Report

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Commons category: Espresso
exact match: wordnet-rdf.princeton.edu/wn31/107850947-n
inception: 1884-00-00

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Etymology and spelling
History
Early history
Bezzera's invention
Achieving higher pressures
Characteristics
Nutrition
Process
Roasts
Variables
Machines
Espresso-based drinks
See also
Notes
References
Works cited
Further reading
External links

Espresso machines use pressure to extract a highly concentrated coffee with a complex flavor profile in a short time, usually 25–30 seconds. The result is a beverage with a higher concentration of suspended and dissolved solids than regular drip coffee, giving espresso its characteristic body and intensity. While espresso contains more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages, its typical serving size results in less caffeine per serving compared to larger drinks such as drip coffee.